fuchsine
|fuch-sine|
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/ˈfjuːʃiːn/
bright pink dye
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fuchsine' originates from the German word 'Fuchs,' meaning 'fox,' due to the dye's bright color.
Historical Evolution
'Fuchs' was combined with the suffix '-ine' to form 'fuchsine,' reflecting its chemical nature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the bright color of the dye, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a synthetic dye of a bright pink color, used in textiles and as a biological stain.
The laboratory used fuchsine to stain the bacterial samples.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 09:00